Ask Anthony

We recently sat down with Anthony Orecchio of Exercare to learn more about helping seniors maintain independent living for an extended period of time. Anthony has been providing services to help seniors in Pittsburgh’s South Hills for over 10 years.

Question: How can I find help for my parents as they try and maintain safe and independent living while they navigate through their senior years?

Anthony’s Answer: Maintaining the strength and independence of elderly parents through an in-home supervised exercise maintenance program offers numerous benefits, including improved overall physical health, reduced risk of falls and injuries, and enhanced mental well-being. By providing personalized support and guidance, our gentle exercise (Exercare) programs, customized for the unique challenges of each client, empower elderly parents to maintain their functional abilities and enjoy a higher quality of life.

Question: How can my siblings and I play a role in helping our parents maintain safe and strong independent living?

Anthony’s Answer: A supervised in-home exercise maintenance program offers tremendous benefits in keeping mom and dad safe and strong, enabling them to maintain their independence in their own homes by maintaining their balance, strength, and overall mobility. Our gentle and customized Exercare programs provide a sense of security for family members, knowing that their loved ones are engaging in appropriate physical activity under supervision, reducing the risk of falls and injuries.

Question: My mom is very weak. Is this safe? Will she be able to do the program?

Anthony’s Answer: Yes! Our gentle Exercare programs are fully customized for the unique challenges of each client. Our goal is to empower elderly parents to maintain their functional abilities and enjoy a higher quality of life. We work with clients at all levels and abilities. We’ll work with your mom at her level and her pace. Over time, our programs have been proven to increase strength, balance and mobility.

Question: How can I get an initial consultation to determine if this is a good fit for my dad?

Anthony’s Answer: You can contact EXERCARE at 412-926-7753 or exercarellc@gmail.com.